The 27th season of Global Village is fast approaching and we couldn’t be more excited. Discover the world’s largest fusion of cultures and entertainment. Global Village 2022/23 in Dubai will be back bigger than ever, celebrating with the entire world.
We gathered for you all the information about Global Village this season:
Global Village in a Nutshell
So, you might ask “what is Global Village?” The Global Village in Dubai is a huge multicultural theme park/market that allows you to experience different parts of the world in just a few hours!
Hailed as the biggest entertainment, tourism, and shopping project on the planet, it would be a shame not to head there and see it for yourself.
The venue is home to various arcade games for kids and adults to enjoy. And don’t miss the heart-stopping rides at Global Village as well.
Health and Safety
Safety precautions are still taken into consideration. You’ll be glad to know that the iconic destination has been awarded by the Dubai Municipality a “Dubai Assured” stamp.
This assures all visitors that every health protocol is being followed and that the safety of all visitors is the top priority.
Global Village Location
Exit 37, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road/Emirates Road, Dubai.
Transportation to Global Village
This season, visitors to Global Village can easily reach the venue using affordable RTA buses. There will be 4 available routes serving Global Village:
- From Rashidiya Metro Station: No. 102
- From Union Metro Station (Route includes Baniyas St., Al Rebat St., Nad Al Hamar): No. 103
- From Al Ghubaiba Station (Route includes Sheikh Rashid St., Al Jafiliya Metro Station, 2nd Zabeel St., Dubai-Al Ain St.): No. 104
- From Mall of the Emirates Metro Station: No. 106.
Global Village 2022 Dates
The season is about to start, so make sure you make plans to visit. One day is never enough!
- Global Village 2022 opening date: October 25, 2022
- Global Village closing date: April, 2023
- Timings:
- Monday to Thursday: 4 pm to midnight
- Friday to Sunday + public holidays: 4 pm to 1 am
- Mondays: Global Village Family Day + ladies only
If you’re looking to experience the theme park with your family, Mondays would definitely be the best time to visit Global Village Dubai for a more relaxed environment.
Global Village Dubai Ticket Price
- The entrance ticket to Global Village remains at AED 20 per person, including 5% VAT, when purchased at the gate.
- Tickets purchased online or through the app will cost AED 15 per person.
- Children less than 3 years old and senior citizens above 65 years old enter free of charge.
- People of determination (with IDs) + 1 caretaker enter free of charge.
Global Village VIP Packs 2022
Here are all the details about the VIP treatment at Global Village:
- All VIP packages will be available online starting September 24 on Virgin Megastores tickets website
- One lucky visitor will get a special Golden Coin hidden in one of the VIP Packs and win AED 27,000
- You can pre book your VIP Pack for AED 70 from September 17 to 22
- VIP Packs are divided into Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver
- All packs include VIP entry tickets, parking privileges, and Wonder Passes of varying values
- Each person with a valid Emirates ID can buy up to 8 VIP Packs
- All packs will be delivered by the beginning of October.
VIP Packs 2022 Prices
- Diamond: AED 6,000 with benefits worth AED 28,000
- Platinum: AED 2,500 with benefits worth AED 15,000
- Gold: AED 1,950 with benefits worth AED 13,000
- Silver: AED 1,600 with benefits worth AED 10,000
Interesting Facts About Global Village
- Global Village size: 17,200,000 sq. ft.
- There are about 3,500 shopping outlets to enjoy.
- Global Village has one of the biggest parking capacity in Dubai, which can accommodate 18,300 vehicles at a time.
- There are various concerts and events at Global Village every season to enjoy.
- You get to enjoy street food from all around the globe!
Global Village Attractions
Here are all the best things to do at Global Village Dubai for a truly unforgettable experience:
1. Carnaval Theme Park
Global Village’s Carnaval is back this year, with a few exciting attractions to look out for:
- Wheel of the World: A 60 m high observation wheel to enjoy Dubai’s iconic skyline.
- Transylvania Towers: Are you brave enough to enter the spooky Transylvania hotel? It’s time to find out! The ride sets a new meaning for the word “haunted.”
- Moscow Max: Test your courage with this daring addition to the theme park, a pendulum ride that makes you feel like you have no weight at all. Can you imagine the feeling?
2. Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
The world-famous attraction is continuing its success at Global Village. Enter a magical world to discover some of the weirdest artifacts and collections in its 6 fascinating galleries (think shrunken heads and skulls!). You could also buy a few souvenirs for yourself or try to find your way out in the huge Mirror Maze.
3. Circus Circus
If you like to enjoy a unique show full of daring stunts, you have to check out the circus at Global Village this year. It features amazing acrobatics by the Russian Swing and funny stunts by some hilarious Columbian clowns!
4. Peter Rabbit Adventure Zone
Are your kids fans of the iconic Peter Rabbit and his gang? Then they will go nuts for this one! A new addition this season, we guarantee the kids will not want to leave.
Here’s a glimpse at the different zones:
- Mrs. Rabbit’s Fresh Farm Cafe
- Mr. McGregor’s Garden
- Radish Dash Maze
- Squirrel Nutkin Activity Park
- Scavenger Hunt
- Retail Store
Global Village Shopping
If you’re wondering what to do in Global Village other than the games, this is for you!
At Global Village, you can shop till you drop from the many pavilions throughout the village. Each pavilion in Global Village represents a country with a majestic entrance shaped as an iconic landmark from it, perfect for great selfies!
You can literally shop the world in a few hours! Don’t miss the best things to buy at Global Village Dubai: Turkey’s mouth-watering desserts, Lebanon’s spices, Yemen’s honey, Africa’s handmade items, Japan’s accessories, Morocco’s tea, Spain’s colorful clothing, and Egypt’s cotton linen, just to name a few.
This year is special as you can shop for Ramadan too. You can get some lovely decoration items and souvenirs, which are customized for the holy month.
Road to Asia
Every year we experience something new at Global Village, and season 27 is no different. Road to Asia is a brand new concept that consists of a road with 40 kiosks from countries in Asia that don’t have their own pavilion yet at Global Village.
To be exact, 13 countries will show off what they have to offer in this new area and for sure you get to shop amazing things here and try out exotic food. Here are the countries that will be represented in Road to Asia:
- Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
- Cambodia
- Malaysia
- Brunei
- Laos
- Honk Kong
- Taiwan
- Vietnam
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Myanmar
- Philippenes.
Global Village Foodies
Discovering the food stalls is definitely one of the top Global Village activities to embark on! A haven for street food, Global Village is an outstanding experience for all the foodies out there.
You can savour exotic Asian fruits, India’s vada pavs, UAE’s famous luqaimat, Turkish borek, and Japanese ice cream, among many others.
You will also find many mouth-watering restaurants in Global Village Dubai if you want to take a break for lunch or dinner.
Global Village 2022 Events and Concerts
Don’t miss the iconic fireworks show at Global Village, which plays every week on Thursday and Friday at 9 pm. The Global Village program for the exact events, celebrity appearances, and concerts will soon be announced on their official website.
New Year’s Eve at Global Village
To mark the beginning of the new year, there will be a huge fireworks display this New Year’s Eve at Global Village. Need we say more?
Global Village Contact Number
For any information you need, you can call or send an email:
- +971 (0)4 362 4114
- info@globalvillage.ae
It’s the hottest spot in Dubai for entertainment and tourism; Global Village is dead set to give you the show of a lifetime. Don’t miss it!
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